VIC3810· Pop. 33Cardinia

RYTHDALE

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

58

Liveability score

41

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$708,500

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

5.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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RYTHDALE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$351/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$525k
2021
$600k
2022
$652k
2023
$640k
2025
$709k
2026
$715k

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

RYTHDALE is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 5.2%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,677/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.2%

65.5% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

35.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

51.6 km

Regional

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

75.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

34.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

969/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3810

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

John Henry Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
981 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls11% top SEA quarter

Kuyim Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-5 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1019(56%)
115 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Lakeside Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1007(50%)
704 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls10% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 999(46%)
420 students15:1 student–teacher53% girls6% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Springs Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 995(45%)
687 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

St Patrick's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(38%)
318 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls10% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
499 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Consolidated School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 965(31%)
594 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Edenbrook Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-11 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1002(48%)
614 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

Pakenham Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 962(30%)
1,030 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Beaconhills College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1035(62%)
2,965 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls28% top SEA quarter

Lakeside College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1034(62%)
647 students13:1 student–teacher55% girls20% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
16/ 100

11.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1000ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 16 tram🚌 28 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

29

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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